Patient Care Technician - Float Pool - P/T with Benefits Night
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Edison
Posted on: November 14, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At
Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better,
healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a
culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Patient Care Technician at Hackensack
Meridian Health includes: Provide patient care, based on physical,
psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate
to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned serviceProvide
for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice,
judgment and critical actionsOngoing communication with patients,
nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team
regarding patient's status and rendered careTake self-directed or
self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required
in the job, acting before being required to by events, improving
job performance, and/or creating new opportunitiesParticipate in
interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from
admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum
of careParticipate in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI]
activities Specific Job Functions may include but not limited
to:Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification
bracelets.Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical
examination and procedures.Recognizes and responds to opportunities
to enhance patient satisfaction.Demonstrates the knowledge and
skill necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients on
the Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood
pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record
and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results.Draws intravenous
or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients
using proper aseptic collection techniques, assure appropriate
labeling and processing of specimens to expedite throughput of
Performs venipuncture for laboratory testsDemonstrates a reliable
and dependable ability to follow through with designated
responsibilities in the collecting, labeling, and transporting of
specimens to the proper area at the appropriate time: always
correctly labels type of specimen collected, including patients
name and room number.Performs EKG for patients as directed.Assures
the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary
equipment. Checks and maintains code cart, O2, and other emergency
medical equipment as directed.Applies bandages, slings, compression
boots and hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by
RN.Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon
request.Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient
is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed.Checks inventory of
assigned area and restocks as directed.Ensures room environment is
prepared for admission.Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to
patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent
care, and bed making.Assists the patients with dressing/undressing
and placing patient belongings in the appropriate bag labeled with
completed property checklist. Monitors the return of clothing to
family of patient.Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and
collects other specimens as directed.Provides post mortem
careObtains and documents patient weights and observes and
documents patient's intake and output.Provides a safe patient
environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with
the RN immediately for any change in the patient's
condition.Identifies the needs of the patient population served and
modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs not
limited to (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually
impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the
patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level
(developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)Other duties and/or
projects as assigned.Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and
standards of behavior.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent Completion of one of the
following:Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient
Care Technician program orFundamentals of Nursing program from an
accredited school of nursing orHMH PCT Apprenticeship ProgramOr
equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health
Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant.AHA Basic Health Care Life
Support HCP Certification within 60 days of hireExperienced or
certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood
sugar preferredAt least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a
hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT
apprentice program. Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical
Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed
a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant
course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.If you feel
that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and
capabilities, then please apply today!
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza
Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to
send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health
network who may have current openings that fit your skills and
experience.
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